Roxlet
Egyptian expat in the USA
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About me
Egyptian
Lives in ny
Registration: 12 September 2009
Are these Food Products Available in Cairo? by B617
Im from Louisiana USA and moving to Cairo soon from Abu Dhabi. I was wondering if the following products are available in Cairo: 1. Corn meal 2. Pecans 3. Hellman's Mayonnaise 4. Philidelphia Cream Cheese 5. Liquid Vanilla Flavoring 6. Western ...
There is only one shop in Cairo that has all the products you are looking for -- and more. It is called Mariam Market and it is in Maadi. They have tons of American products including Kraft American cheese, tortilla chips, taco shells and fixings ... Read More
Deliveries from Amazon to Egypt by B617
Has anyone had delivery problems from online purchases such as Amazon or other places? Do things usually arrive without problems? Have you had anything taken in customs or by post office? Which shipping company is best to deal with to receive ...
We ordered many books from Amazon UK, and they usually arrived in Cairo in about 10 days time. We did not order from Amazon in the US. I once ordered some perfume from a store in Paris and was thrilled at the price once the VAT was removed. When ... Read More
Health Care by vfincher
Hey, I am coming to Cairo in August. I am wondering about prescription drug availablity. I take high blood pressure medication and medication for cholesterol control. Does anyone know about the availability of pharmaceuticals compared to the US?
I take blood pressure meds and Lipitor, and I get them here. The blood pressure meds are extremely inexpensive, the Lipitor is not that cheap. For a three months supply of all three meds I spent about $200, and most of that was the cost of the ... Read More
Schools in Egypt by cheri
Hi We are considering relocating to Egypt. My children are 12 and 14 years old. Which Schools are most popular with the Expats?
If you are American, CAC, Cairo American College (K-12) in Maadi is very popular with the American ex-pats. It is not cheap though. If you are British, BISC (British International School of Cairo) is equally popular within the British community. Read More